OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  David Parnell 

• Synopsis

  In this black comedy, a wealthy Dublin solicitor, Declan, and his wife Susan are showing us, their guests, around their newly renovated home. As they chat to us we gradually gain an insight into their relationship; a marriage driven by ambition and greed. We see their morals gradually eroding as Declan dreams of the baby that Susan is reluctant to give him. Eventually, their relentless desires cause them to perform a dark deed.

• Play Type

  Plays General
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

• Cast Size Male

  1

• Cast Size Female

  1

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

• Date of First Production

  06 November 2002

• Producer

  Produced by Gúna Nua Theatre Company

• Original Venue

  Andrews Lane Theatre
  

SOURCE OF INFORMATION

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme and promotional flyer.